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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>President Muhammadu Buhari has extended deepest condolences to the Aguiyi-Ironsi family, government and people of Abia State on the passing of Chief Mrs Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi, wife of the first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST had reported that Victoria passed away in the early hours of Monday. She would have clocked 98 on November 21, 2021.<\/p>\n

Buhari, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, affirmed that Lady Victoria\u2019s incredible strength and exceptional courage during one of the darkest moments in the nation\u2019s history pedestals her as a mother of the nation, God-fearing and a foremost woman of valour.<\/p>\n

He noted that the former First Lady will be remembered for laying a solid foundation for women\u2019s leadership role in the seat of power and as a founding member of the Nigerian Army Officers\u2019 Wives Association; she passionately championed the welfare and wellbeing of families of military officers.<\/p>\n

\u201dThe President recognises that 55 years after the death of General J.T Aguiyi-Ironsi, Lady Victoria never stopped working for the greater good of Nigeria, and for peace, stability, healing and reconciliation in the land.<\/p>\n

\u201dThe President sincerely hopes that Lady Victoria\u2019s labours for the country will not be in vain, and joins all Nigerians in praying for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for those who mourn.\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has extended deepest condolences to the Aguiyi-Ironsi family, government and people of Abia State on the passing of Chief Mrs Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi, wife of the first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi. DAILY POST had reported that Victoria passed away in the early hours of Monday. 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